The Butterfield Bermuda Championship is sneakily one of the most entertaining events of the fall, with players competing for status on an island in some of the windiest conditions they'll ever play in.Unfortunately, the PGA Tour deemed the wind on Sunday and Monday to be too much and cut the event to 54 holes.There were eight players within three shots of the lead heading into the final round, but ultimately, the Tour let 54-hole co-leaders Austin Smotherman and Seamus Power duel it out in a Monday playoff at Port Royal.As for the biggest news out of the golf world from the past week, it involves bankruptcy, Cameron Young, and his signature on an agreement to join LIV Golf years ago.Welcome to Par Talk, a weekly read to get you caught up on all the happenings that took place in professional golf that you should know.
Be sure to follow Mark on X @itismarkharris or email him at [email protected] Young of the U.S.Team reacts to his putt to win his match 3&2 on the 16th green during Sunday's Singles on day four of the Presidents Cup 2026 at Medinah Country Club on September 27, 2026 in Medinah, Illinois.
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Cox/Getty Images)Cameron Young was open about having interest in potentially joining LIV Golf during its inaugural season in 2022.The American openly stated at that year's Tour Championship in Atlanta that he was interested in making the jump to the then Saudi-backed circuit.Recently revealed court documents revealed that Young's interest in a move wasn't just a thought he was tossing around in his brain, but one he took legitimate action on.Cameron Young of United States plays his shot from the 17th tee during the third round of the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club on May 16, 2026 in Newtown, Pennsylvania.
(Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images) ((Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images))JON RAHM WON'T PARTICIPATE UNDER LIV GOLF'S 'UNACCEPTABLE' NEW TERMS AMID LEAGUE'S BANKRUPTCY, LAWYERS SAYAs LIV Golf i...